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Seeing you…
I thought it would be helpful, meeting you early.I thought it would be helpful, showing you early,Introducing you by name to those around me.But seeing you, without truly seeing you… was never the idea, because— I’ve seen you running with your siblings, dancing and singing.I’ve held you in my arms when you fell and hurt yourself.I’ve comforted you.I’ve tickled your belly, and we’ve laughed together.I’ve watched you grow big, and strong, and smart.You were beautiful, kind, important—but, Never being able to hold you, touch you, feel your warmth against mine—That’s hard, because I’ve already seen you.I saw your little feet kick and your body wiggle.I heard your heartbeat.I felt you flutter in my…